RETREATS AT THE CENTER 2009

FALL RETREATS: You deserve a break! Treat yourself to a retreat...Now is the time to register!

WOMEN’S AUTUMN RETREAT: Garden Folkcrafts and Harvest-time Art

Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, 5 p.m. Fri – 5 p.m. Sat

In this creative weekend, artist Lois Hrejsa and program director Lois Lauer will help participants enjoy and capture the beauty and essence of The Center’s autumn splendor, along with some delightful garden folkcrafts. Choices will abound at this retreat, with opportunities to leaf-print on t-shirts, make flowerpot wind chimes, and make some autumn-themed block prints. Participants are also invited to bring art and writing supplies, cameras, etc, for engaging in their favorite art form. As always, the retreat offers the opportunity for contemplation, relaxation, and fellowship, as well as creativity and fun. Cost per participant is $110 which includes leadership, accommodations, meals, and all major supplies. Early registration is advised!

WOMEN’S PERSONAL GROWTH RETREAT: Inviting Mara to Tea

Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14, 5 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Using the story of Buddha inviting Mara (his “demons”) to tea, instead of banishing them, social worker Linda Whittaker and program director Lois Lauer will lead participants through a dynamic weekend in which we learn to appreciate all of the parts of our personalities, including those we tend to deny or hide. We invite you to join us for a transformative weekend of dialogue, reflection, and personal growth exercises, plus great fellowship, fun and relaxation. Retreat cost: $110 which includes leadership, 3 meals, accommodations, and retreat supplies.

The Center is a place of beauty, serenity, and positive living. Many lives have grown and healed here. Many folks have shared and been strengthened by this place. Many people say they feel a strong Spiritual Presence when they come here. Part of The Center's original mission and program involved providing a place of retreat. The Center is, in essence, a retreat!

In the past 16 years, these retreats have grown in both number and attendance. We want to continue to learn and to grow . . . so that we can better help you and others to benefit from a retreat experience here. . . . We invite you to retreat with us.

For many years, the retreat program at The Center involved renting our facilities to groups from churches and other organizations seeking a place for contemplation and discussion. In 1993, we established the tradition of offering retreats facilitated by members of our staff. These Center-led retreats enable individual members of our fellowship to sign up for retreat experiences at The Center. The response has been very positive.

Are you a representative of a church or other group looking to rent our beautiful facilities for a retreat? Please visit this page.

For more information about Art and other Programs, please email Lois Lauer.

RETREATS AT THE CENTER 2009